What happened on Wednesday, 13 December 2023
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy Chief Letrope highlights successful rescue of seven residents during a recent fire.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses retaining kitchen to ensure caregiver's bedroom space in residential unit.
Dassault expands in Arkansas, creating 800 jobs and investing $100 million in local economy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously support five-year supplemental inspections for buildings with tempered glass.
Arkansas PBS initiates procurement transformation while honoring Woody Freeman's long-overdue Bronze Star recognition.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission upholds conditions limiting units at Funston Avenue despite homeowner's appeal.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Fire district introduces paramedics for advanced medical care to improve emergency services.
Arkansas Treasures show breaks viewership records, showcasing local antiques and personal treasures.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire chief highlights October achievements, including disaster drill and emergency training updates.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Park City enables firefighters to serve as EMTs, optimizing staffing and response times.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Melgar's ordinance allows tenants to sue landlords for substandard housing conditions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission adopted its 2024 meeting calendar by unanimous vote and later voted in closed session to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve a settlement; commissioners then voted not to disclose closed-session discussions.
Arkansas community unites in grief and support following the tragic loss of a beloved coach.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board discusses kitchen definition and implications for disability accommodations in housing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Santos seeks to convert storage into living space in a long-established property.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Assistant Deputy Chief Simon Peng told commissioners that while street teams connect many people to care, re-engagement within 72 hours is common and many people decline available services; officials urged more residential treatment capacity for people experiencing homelessness.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Summit County Council unanimously endorses mutual aid agreement with Park City and North Summit fire services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
California establishes new precedent exempting four-story buildings from mandatory sprinkler systems.
PBS announces exciting new programming featuring Henry Louis Gates Jr. and the evolution of gospel music.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Fire Commission on Dec. 13 heard detailed reports praising crews for multiple rescues—including seven people at a Valencia Street second alarm—and was warned by department leadership of an $800 million projected city deficit and early 10% cut requests to departments.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Fire district plans to reduce ISO rating to 5 and increase full-time staffing levels.
San Francisco County, California
Hearing discusses accomplishments and challenges of PLA covered projects under supervisor Safa Yi.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss compliance issues regarding permit conditions affecting housing projects.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners review high-value permits filed and issued for major projects in November 2023.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners vote to adjust budget items for employee recognition and future funding needs.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
A consolidated list of motions and outcomes from the Dec. 13 Summit County Council meeting, including interlocal and mutual‑aid approvals, grant extensions, election site approvals, district budgets and tax rates adopted.
San Francisco County, California
Committee members push for broader project labor agreements to enhance affordable housing development.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mayor's office proposes one-year suspension of registration fees for vacant commercial storefronts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board addresses public concerns over DBI inspection processes at contentious building appeals.
San Francisco County, California
City authorizes ten technology contracts worth $20 million each for city departments until 2028.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
The council approved an amended and restated employment contract for North Summit Fire Chief Ben Nielsen (salary to $130,000 effective Jan. 1, 2024, and term extended to Mar. 27, 2026), adopted North Summit Fire 2024 budgets and 2023 amendments, and approved North Summit Special Recreation District levy and its 2024 budget.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commission passes resolution affirming support for Utah's Jewish community and Israel's sovereignty.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners debate 2023 housing project permit amid legal and procedural complexities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission voted unanimously to support amendments to Administrative Bulletin 93 that would treat small freestanding accessory dwelling units like ADUs within existing envelopes for green‑building compliance, relying on CalGreen measures rather than the city's GreenPoint Rated requirement to reduce cost and complexity for ADU builders.
San Francisco County, California
Board authorizes grants for library repairs and eviction defense, enhancing community support.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners unanimously approve 2024 budget incorporating changes for juvenile court positions.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
After a months‑long budget review, the Summit County Council approved the 2024 county budget, adopted 2023 budget amendments, and approved additional property tax revenue for the assessing & collecting fund ($1.4M) and Service Area 6 ($750,000). The assessing & collecting increase will average roughly $23/year on a $1.3M primary home, per staff.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners approve budget cuts and adjustments for various departments totaling $1.75 million.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners approve budget adjustments, including contingency reserves and salary review for attorney's office.
San Francisco County, California
Committee passes ordinance for police grant to enhance retail theft prevention efforts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Commission discusses ramifications of approving illegal additions in San Francisco housing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI told the commission it is implementing AB 1114 (effective Jan. 1, 2024) with online submittal guidance, digital forms and 15/30/60 business‑day review timelines, and presented internal reforms including inspection trackers, controls on expedited reviews and strengthened conflict‑of‑interest processes to improve oversight and reduce unauthorized expedited approvals.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
County transportation staff reviewed the Kimball Junction Environmental Impact Statement, described three shortlisted alternatives with preliminary cost estimates (A ≈ $90M; B ≈ $162M; C ≈ $35M) and said UDOT will begin a public comment period in mid‑February and present to the council on Feb. 14.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
After detailed line-by-line discussion, Utah County commissioners adopted the 2024 budget Dec. 13, 2023, approving shifts in fund sources, trimming a previously overstated public-defense line by $350,000, adding contingency funding, and agreeing to midyear adjustments where appropriate; the budget passed 3–0.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss modifying housing unit for disabled senior without displacing residents
Richland County, Wisconsin
Over 20 attendees express interest in the project during RFP walk-through event
San Francisco County, California
Gonzales emphasizes local hire benefits and future opportunities for construction workers in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission recommended the Board of Supervisors approve a one‑year suspension (Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2024) of the vacant/abandoned commercial storefront registration, annual report and fee, while preserving maintenance and nuisance enforcement; the motion passed 5–1 amid concerns about data tracking and coordination with the tax collector.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
The Utah County Commission read and approved a resolution Dec. 13 recognizing the county's Jewish community, citing a courthouse menorah lighting and expressing solidarity with Israel following the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks; the motion passed by voice vote (3–0).
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Building Inspection Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance (file no. 231,130) requiring supplemental visual inspections of windows and exterior glazing for buildings 15+ stories on a 5‑year schedule, with staff‑proposed amendments and exemptions for buildings without spandrel glass and with maintenance logs.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Board unanimously approves contract extension and salary raise for Chief Ben Nielsen.
San Francisco County, California
Board discusses budget allocation and modernization projects during economic downturn.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals reinstated review of a canceled 2021 permit for 1228 Funston Ave., concluding the Planning Commission's prior discretionary conditions required close analysis under the Housing Accountability Act. The board directed Planning staff to reinstate permit review with modified conditions and left remaining enforcement tools intact.
Richland County, Wisconsin
Staff told the committee that maintenance crews repaired a leak above the gym and replaced a water heater in Melville Hall; a grounds cleanup (tree removal) will be scheduled once ground conditions freeze, with Supervisor Williamson coordinating.
San Francisco County, California
Collaborative has served 925 tenants, achieving a 99% success rate in preventing evictions.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council finalizes agreement for 911 services and mutual aid among fire districts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After neighbor privacy concerns and a long enforcement history, the Board of Appeals modified a zoning decision to allow a roof-area deck to be legalized while upholding the denial of a rear spiral stair; the board removed the earlier notice-of-special-restrictions recorded against the property.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Building Inspection Commission unanimously appointed Ronnie Thomas to the Board of Examiners’ registered fire protection engineer seat (term through Sept. 15, 2025). Thomas took the oath and the commission welcomed him.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council invites public comments on county concerns while finalizing fire service budget.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Tom Metz, who says he needs a live-in caregiver because of a progressive motor-neuron disease, asked the Board of Appeals to allow the merger of two units at 51 Prosper St. The board continued the reasonable-modification appeal to Jan. 10 and signaled intent to grant, asking Planning staff to draft clearer findings.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Frasier commends police and fire departments for their contributions to Valencia Street.
Richland County, Wisconsin
The Campus Reconfiguration Committee delayed the deadline for price proposals to Jan. 5 and said the facilities analysis will be completed by July 2024 after vendors raised concerns about project scale; staff emphasized only walk‑through attendees may bid.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded several consent and contract items — including a library seismic grant, prevailing wage updates, and technology-marketplace contracts — and continued emergency and police grant items to January 10, 2024.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Board recognizes Chief Nielsen's achievements and adjusts his contract for new EMS responsibilities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission acknowledges Ramaytush Ohlone heritage during year-end special meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners express urgency to improve residential treatment options for homeless individuals.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to forward a MOHCD amendment to increase Eviction Defense Collaborative funding by approximately $4.4 million (to about $11.4 million total), which would raise the number of tenants served across two grants from 892 to 1,450; the BLA urged clearer, higher-level performance metrics.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chiefs Harris Brown and Tong led successful preparations for APEC while managing fire incidents.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Inspector highlights structural integrity issues and illegal demolitions in California properties
Agriculture, Department of , Agencies, Boards, & Commissions, Executive, Minnesota
Experts discuss emerald ash borer biology, detection, and management options across Minnesota.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee heard presentations from the Comptroller, OLSE and building trades on the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA), discussed project coverage and affordable-housing exclusions, and voted to file the hearing for continued oversight.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council approves 2024 budget while addressing community concerns on property taxes
Agriculture, Department of , Agencies, Boards, & Commissions, Executive, Minnesota
Emerald ash borer infestations lead to noticeable tree decline within five years.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chris Vergara outlines progress on inspection tracking system and expedited permit review protocols
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire Chief addresses budget challenges and public safety initiatives at city meeting
Agriculture, Department of , Agencies, Boards, & Commissions, Executive, Minnesota
Recent emerald ash borer infestations confirmed in two Morrison County locations necessitate new regulations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board grants kitchen modification to support disability while preserving rent control housing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss amendments mandating additional glass inspections for buildings over 15 stories.
Agriculture, Department of , Agencies, Boards, & Commissions, Executive, Minnesota
Experts recommend tree removals and treatments to combat emerald ash borer infestations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Firefighters successfully saved seven residents, including an elderly woman, from the fire.
Agriculture, Department of , Agencies, Boards, & Commissions, Executive, Minnesota
Participants reviewed ash tree management and reporting methods for Emerald Ash Borer infestations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco streamlines green building requirements for accessory dwelling units under AB 93.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners express gratitude and hope for continued service in 2024 at meeting
Agriculture, Department of , Agencies, Boards, & Commissions, Executive, Minnesota
Emerald ash borer symptoms include distinctive D shaped holes and woodpecker damage on trees.
Agriculture, Department of , Agencies, Boards, & Commissions, Executive, Minnesota
MDA entomologists outlined EAB biology, the four primary identification methods (S-shaped galleries, larval tail spines, adult beetles, D-shaped exit holes), recommended timing for removals, and described treatment options including insecticides and municipal strategies; homeowners' cost estimate ~ $10 per diameter inch.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire Department spearheaded emergency operations center and hazardous materials response initiatives.
Agriculture, Department of , Agencies, Boards, & Commissions, Executive, Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed emerald ash borer in two Morrison County locations and expanded internal quarantine boundaries; officials urged residents and businesses not to move ash material or bundled firewood out of quarantined areas without a compliance agreement and explained options for treatment and reporting.